Mrs. ~illiam Marchione, Jr. 228 Wtshington St. Bright on MA 02135 CR-25 Published Weekly In Allston-Brighton Since 1884 City Council Candidate Richard Izzo (left) waves a copy of his 1987 campaign contributiOJ111. At right, incumbent City Councilor Brian McLaughlin holds letter of pralse from the Di.trict Attorney. Both displays occurred at Wednesday night's debate. JUUA SHAPIRO PHOTOS By John Becker sonality issues. A note from the publisher Both candidates took aggressive stances on a The real issue in this year's District 9 City Coun­ number of issues, attacking one another's positions Due to the constraints of time; the Wednesday, cil race is not housirlg or police or parking, but the directly, even occasionally interrupting one another. October 21 debate between incumbent City Coun­ characters of the two men running for the seat for Izzo alternated a booming delivery with more cilor Brian McLaughlin and City Council Candidate the third time in as many elections. From the open­ reserved passages, while McLaughlin maintained a Richard Izzo was announced in last week's Citizen ing statements onward, Wednesday night's Dist. 9 steady, low-key style. There was no clear winner in Item and Boston Ledger without the confirmation debate, soonsored by the Citizen Item, was less the debate, which prompted some observers to of the participants. about how incumbent Councilor Brian McLaughlin predict a very close final result on Election Day. We regret any inconvenience caused to the can­ and challenger Richard Izzo differ on the issues Izzo and McLaughlin defended themselves didates and their campaign staffs because of the than about how they differ on character traits such against a number of charges, including McLaugh­ published announcement. We hope that both the as integrity, effectiveness and honesty. lin's role in the so-called "Harold Brown affair," in McLaughlin campaign and the Izzo campaign will A partisan crowd of more than 200 people at the which the Councilor took money from one of understand that our haste was due to our devout Oak Square VFW Post punctuated the proceedings Boston's biggest landlords and did not return it for wish and desire to give both candidates and their with jeers and cheers, while moderator Gary several months. McLaughlin then participated in a views as wide a community exposure as possible. LaPierre, of WBZ Radio, tried to maintain order. federal investigation that ultimately led to the con­ We thank both candidates for meeting in what Three journalists-Alan Cushner of the Tab, Bri­ viction of Brown on a felony charge. was one of the major public forums of campaign '87. an Leary of Channel 5, and John Becker of the McLaughlin said in his opening statement, "It is Again, we apologize for any inconvenience and the Citizen Item-probed the candidates with a varie­ a matter that I certainly could have handled bet- shortness of last week's notice. ty of questions on neighborhood, citywide and per- continued on page 20 Frederic N. Phinney Sun finally shines on parade,' festival By Margaret Bums Square in Allston was poorly attend­ ed and this was discouraging to the The sky was clear and the sun was participants. Next year, he added, the warm on Sunday when the Allston­ parade will probably begin at Mount Brighton Parade and Ethnic Fesitval St. Joseph's in Allston, then take a gave the people of Allston and Bright­ left on Cambridge Street and continue on the perfect opportunity to up through Brighton Center and Oak celebrate their diversity and unity. Square. "It couldn't have been a better Joe Amorosino, master of ceremo­ day!" was the overwhelming cheer of nies from Boston University, said it the afternoon. is a tribute to Hogan that he was able Postponed for five weeks because of · to sustain the interest and organiza­ rain on Sept. 13, the parade and fes­ tion about the parade for so long. tival managed to keep peoples' in­ Hogan said this was the best crowd terest and drew a crowd of 10,000 to the parade and festival have ever had 20,000 which cheered on the bands, it the four years since the two events floats and politicians along the parade combined forces. One reason that route and enjoyed the crafts and per­ more peciple attended, added Hogan, formers at the Ethnic Festival, ac­ was that the students are back in the cording to Joe Hogan, president of the area. The parade is usually held after parade committee. Labor Day, but before the students Flashy color guards were only one of the many attractions at the Allston· Hogan said, however, that the route return. Brighton Parade Sunday that drew crowds of people from all over the from Packard's Comer to Union continued on page /5 neighborhood. • PAGE 2 Citizen Item October 23, 1987 r-----------------------,I I I I I I I Grand Opening Special I 160 Brighton Ave., Allston I 10 Pieces of I Cajun Joe's Chicken 1 I (Spicy or Mild) I I For only $5.99 I 1· (~IJ· $9.50) I I Limit 1 coupon per CUBtomer. I I Not valid with any other offer. I L E1plre1: 12131/87 C.G.P.J -------~-------~------ Hano St. resident seized for intent to distribute wearing a leather jacket attempting . The Drug Unit Squad seized a taining marijuana on the seat of the to leave the scene and Chilin Can· large sum of cash, a quanity of co­ car near the suspect at 145 Harvard delance and Tengures J aiaca were caine and drug paraphernalia in a Ave. Upon further investigation search of a Hano St. apartment last another bag was found on the also found wearing blood-saturated Monday, Oct. 12. suspect. shirts. After obtaining a search warrant The suspect was advised of his All three men were arrested for assault and battery with a deadly 7b Benefit llomeless Animals for 54 Hano St., Allston, police rights and arrested for possession of peacefully entered the apartment of a class D substance at Station 14. weapon and taken to Station 14. The· Thursday, October 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. victim was taken to Brigham and Corner Arliagtoft le Tremont Sts. Boston Manuel Florentino, 24, at 10:30 p.m. Women's Hospital for treatment. Ctn Tables· B.1kod Goods · Shelter Tours and found a plastic bag of "white Demonstrattoruo by ~on l\'.Jhce Horses & Dogs 0 Aadqae ADc:tioa-12 Noon • Fne MmiRioa rock-like substance, beleived to be cocaine; one hand-made cigarette, Animal~ Leag11eofBoMoa~ Police discovered three men al­ 10 Chandler St. Boston 426-9170 ~ believed to be marijuana, one beep­ er; $10,770 in cash; one scale; keys; legedly preparing to consume co­ 0 caine in a car on Harvard Ave. last baggies; and papers," according to Thursday night and arrested them the police report. for possession of illegal drugs. Several other people were in the Philip 33 of Wellesley; A Gordon Street resident inter­ apartment at the time-including a Quinn, ·~ 0 ~. '.. rupted and scared away an Allston three-year old girl-but only Floren­ James Murphy, 25 of Wellesley; and -~~,~~. Robert Cotter, 24 of Natick were in man allegedly attempting to break tino was arrested for possession of Quinn's car in the rear parking lot into a van and steal the stereo a class B substance with intent to MARCO'S JEWELRY of 145 Harvard Ave. at 11 p.m. on equipment. distribute. Large Selection of Oct. 15 allegedly holding a flat sur· Last Thursday at midnight, a wit­ face with a white powder, believed to ness saw Sean Senn allegedly inside Diamonds &Wedding Bands be cocaine when Officers Fitzgerald the victim's Dodge van, but when 0 •Men's & Ladies' Rings and Hill found them. Upon further the witness approached, the suspect •Cladagh Ring Special! investigation, police found another fled the scene. The witness then in­ A night disc jockey at Gerlandos bag in the car, believed to contain co­ formed the owner of the car and the Watch Sale! Bar was arrested Friday for alleged caine. A bag of herbs, beleived to be two men searched the neighborhood possession of cocaine with intent to • Bulova/Caravelle •Seiko marijuana was also allegedly found until they found a man fitting the • Longines/Wittnauer distribute after police observed him witness's description. Also 14K Gold Geneve on Cotter. exchange small white packages for All three men were arrested and Entry was gained through the • cash. Jewelry & Watch Repair taken to Station 14 for booking. passenger-side fly window, said Done on Premises At 11 p.m. Officers Fitzgerald and police, and the stereo and speakers Hill were informed of a man alleged­ had been removed. The speakers . All Major Credit Cards Accepted ly selling cocaine on the premises at were found on the floor, but the Lay-Away 0 135 Brighton Ave. and upon inves­ stereo was not recovered. • tigation watched Donald Baia, 37 of 155 Harvard Ave. • Allston Yet another man was arrested for Senn was arrested for breaking South Boston, allegedly sell clear and entering a motor vehicle and 254-8290 plastic bags of white powder, be­ possession of drugs in the rear park· ing lot of 145 Harvard Ave. on taken to Station 14 for booking. lieved to be cocaine. After searching the suspect, the Saturday night during a routine officers found more white powder on police check of the area. him and a small film case full of the When police saw Lawrence Beck, 33 of Brighton, they observed a 0 by same white powder near to where bulge in his coat pocket and upon in­ Charles P.